Steve Kerr, the head coach of the USA Basketball Men’s Team, is reportedly stepping down after leading the team to a gold medal victory in the 2024 Paris Olympics. NBA reporter Marc Stein broke the news, stating that Kerr is ready to pass the torch to a new coach for future competitions.
Kerr has been a part of Team USA since 2016, initially joining Gregg Popovich’s coaching staff before taking over as head coach in 2021. Despite facing criticism for his leadership during the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Kerr guided the team to a gold medal in Tokyo and Paris.
During the 2024 Olympics, Kerr faced scrutiny for his lineup decisions, including benching star players like Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid. However, with a roster featuring top NBA talent like Steph Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant, Kerr had to make tough choices to secure the gold medal.
Now, USA Basketball is expected to choose between Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat and Tyronn Lue of the Los Angeles Clippers as Kerr’s replacement. Both coaches bring extensive experience and success in the NBA, making them strong candidates to lead the team into the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
While Kerr will continue coaching the Golden State Warriors, he leaves behind a legacy of success with Team USA, including five consecutive gold medals. As the basketball world awaits the announcement of the new head coach, fans can expect an exciting future for USA Basketball.
